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School: Rathkenny (roll number 15483)

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Rathkenny, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Tomás Mac Cárthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0714, Page 203

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    it is sprinkled on the doorposts of each stable. It is believed to keep sickness and disease from the animals for the coming year.
    June 24th and 29th
    On St. John's Eve (June 23rd) and also on 29th June, it was customary to light bonfires. Wood, furze, and turf (where plentiful) were used for the fire. The young people usually held a dance at the fire, which was kept going till day-break. The fire was generally at a cross-roads on the green patch in th centre.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Matthew Cullen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathkenny, Co. Meath
    Informant
    John Tumulty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Rathkenny, Co. Meath